1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1992 Tata Estate

To start off, 1992 Tata Estate is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Tata Estate. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1992 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Tata Estate weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Tata Estate.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ford Zephyr 1992 Tata Estate
Make Ford Tata
Model Zephyr Estate
Year Released 1969 1992
Engine Size 1995 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 153 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2830 mm


 

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